Cambridge United FC vs Bolton Wanderers FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Cambridge United FC vs Bolton Wanderers FC — League One at Abbey Stadium.
- Cambridge United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Bolton Wanderers FC 46 games · 75 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee David Rock
- Assistant 1 Daniel Robinson (England)
- Assistant 2
- Assistant 2
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 46 | 77 |
| 4 | Bradford City AFC | 46 | 77 |
| 5 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 6 | Stevenage FC | 46 | 75 |
| 7 | Luton Town FC | 46 | 74 |
| 8 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 46 | 73 |
| 9 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 46 | 67 |
| 10 | Mansfield Town FC | 46 | 65 |
| 11 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 46 | 63 |
| 12 | Reading FC | 46 | 63 |
| 13 | Blackpool FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Barnsley FC | 46 | 59 |
| 16 | Wigan Athletic FC | 46 | 56 |
| 17 | Burton Albion FC | 46 | 54 |
| 18 | Peterborough United FC | 46 | 53 |
| 19 | AFC Wimbledon | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 22 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 23 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 24 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Feb | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 17 Feb | Carlisle United FC | A | 4–0 | W |
| 13 Feb | Portsmouth FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 10 Feb | Cheltenham Town FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 03 Feb | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 27 Jan | Burton Albion FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Feb | Cambridge United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 17 Feb | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 13 Feb | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 10 Feb | Northampton Town FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Feb | Barnsley FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Jan | Carlisle United FC | A | 4–1 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Cambridge United FC is hosting Bolton Wanderers FC for another epic battle.
- 5' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Cambridge United FC and Bolton Wanderers FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 8' Bolton Wanderers FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Eoin Toal on 8.
- 13' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 18' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 22' Josh Sheehan was booked on 22.
- 27' Bolton Wanderers FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 32' It’s high time Ian Evatt made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 37' It looks like no one’s ball. Cambridge United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 40' The referee has no hesitation. Jordan Cousins is booked for Cambridge United FC — card on 40.
- 41' It’s a booking for Cambridge United FC player. Elias Kachunga gets a card.
- 41' Another change for Bolton Wanderers FC made on 41 minute. Caleb Taylor leaves to be changed by Jack Iredale.
- 46' It looks surprising Cambridge United FC does not make any changes. Victor Adeboyejo has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 51' Bolton Wanderers FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 52' Edmond-Paris Maghoma adds to his 0 season tally! Bolton Wanderers FC lead 0-2 — and this changes everything.
- 57' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 62' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Bolton Wanderers FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 63' Carlos Mendes Gomes has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 63 minutes.
- 68' The travelling Bolton Wanderers FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 72' Another change for Cambridge United FC made on 72 minute. Elias Kachunga leaves to be changed by Lyle Taylor.
- 73' Another change for Bolton Wanderers FC made on 73 minute. Edmond-Paris Maghoma leaves to be changed by Aaron Morley.
- 78' Bolton Wanderers FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 79' Victor Adeboyejo has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jon Bodvarsson on 79 minute.
- 83' Cambridge United FC ring the changes. Liam Bennett has done his job and it is now time for James Gibbons to step up.
- 88' Macauley Bonne needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 16 Yellow cards this season.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Lyle Taylor on 90 minutes.
- The points are shared — Cambridge United FC 1-2 Bolton Wanderers FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Cambridge United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 27
- 7
- 14
-
21
Elias Kachunga ↓ Lyle Taylor 72'
- 5
- 24
- 6
- 3
- 1
- 4
-
2
Liam Bennett ↓ James Gibbons 83'
Bench
- 10
-
18
Lyle Taylor ↑ 72'
- 8
-
26
James Gibbons ↑ 83'
- 19
- 16
- 25
Coach
Mark Bonner
Bolton Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 22
- 2
- 13
- 7
- 18
- 19
- 17
-
21
Caleb Taylor ↓ Jack Iredale 41'
- 12
- 9
Bench
-
14
Victor Adeboyejo ↑ 79'
-
16
Aaron Morley ↑ 73'
-
28
Aaron Collins ↑ 79'
-
3
Jack Iredale ↑ 41'
- 20
- 35
- 15
Coach
Ian Evatt
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Aaron Collins | 2 |
| Oladapo Afolayan | 1 |
| Declan John | 1 |
| Sam Smith | 1 |
| Carlos Mendes Gomes | 1 |
| Edmond-Paris Maghoma | 1 |
| George Thomason | 1 |
| Sullay Kaikai | 1 |
Head to Head
Cambridge United FC Form
2024-02-20
Cambridge United FC
1–2
Bolton Wanderers FC
L
2024-02-17
Carlisle United FC
0–4
Cambridge United FC
W
2024-02-13
Portsmouth FC
3–1
Cambridge United FC
L
2024-02-10
Cambridge United FC
0–1
Cheltenham Town FC
L
2024-02-03
Shrewsbury Town FC
1–2
Cambridge United FC
W
2024-01-27
Cambridge United FC
0–0
Burton Albion FC
D
Bolton Wanderers FC Form
2024-02-20
Cambridge United FC
1–2
Bolton Wanderers FC
W
2024-02-17
Bolton Wanderers FC
3–3
Charlton Athletic FC
D
2024-02-13
Bolton Wanderers FC
2–1
Wycombe Wanderers FC
W
2024-02-10
Northampton Town FC
1–1
Bolton Wanderers FC
D
2024-02-03
Bolton Wanderers FC
1–1
Barnsley FC
D
2024-01-27
Carlisle United FC
1–4
Bolton Wanderers FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1
Cambridge United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.27
Bolton Wanderers FC xG
I would bet for:
Bolton Wanderers FC or Draw 71% + Under 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Bolton Wanderers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.27
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 2.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Cambridge United FC or Draw
60%
Draw or Bolton Wanderers FC
71%
Cambridge United FC or Bolton Wanderers FC
69%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Cambridge United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.1%
0 – 0
12.5%
0 – 1
11.9%
1 – 0
9.1%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
8%
2 – 1
6.3%
2 – 0
5%
2 – 2
4.2%
1 – 3
3.5%
0 – 3
3.3%
3 – 1
2.1%
Asian Handicap — Cambridge United FC
| Handicap | Cambridge United FC covers | Push | Bolton Wanderers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 8% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 17% | 72% |
| -0.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| +0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +1 | 59% | 22% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 12% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Bolton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.